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Over the years, the Dragon Ball series has evolved from a supernatural martial arts anime to a show about multiversal aliens battling gods with the fate of the universe on the line. Due to this progression, it makes sense that things can get a little confusing when it comes to the series’ order of operations, even when we are just dealing with the first series. Don’t worry, though, as we’ve got everything you need to know about how to watch Dragon Ball in order right here.
All Dragon Ball Episodes & Seasons in Order
Son Goku’s Boyhood Group
- Emperor Pilaf Saga (Ep. 1-13)
- Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies (alternate plot)
- Tournament Saga (Ep. 14-28)
- Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle (extended plot)
Red Ribbon Army Group
- Red Ribbon Army Saga (Ep. 29-45)
- Movie 4: The Path to Power (altered re-telling of the plot)
- General Blue Saga (Ep. 46-57)
- Commander Red Saga (Ep. 58-67)
- Fortuneteller Baba Saga (Ep. 68-83)
Piccolo Group
- Tien Shinhan Saga (Ep. 84-101)
- Movie 3: Mystical Adventure (alternate plot)
- King Piccolo Saga (Ep. 102-122)
- Piccolo Jr. Saga (Ep. 123-153)
For the most part, Dragon Ball has a pretty straightforward watch order. The only thing that might confuse people is where the movies fall in line with everything. As you can see above, most of the films are either an alternate version of what happened within the saga it is listed under or an altered re-telling of the plot.
The Path to Power is the only one that goes a bit backward, as it rehashes the Red Ribbon Army saga a while after it had already been done and dusted. The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle is also just an extended plot that showcases a bit more of the story of how Goku and Krillin began their training with Master Roshi.
That is everything you need to know about how to watch Dragon Ball in order. If you’re still on the hunt for more info about Son Goku or anime in general, be sure to check out the rest of Twinfinite to see the rest of our guides, which have plenty of tips, tricks, and FAQs.
