More than four decades on from its debut, no one can deny that Dragon Ball is one of the most successful and important anime franchises ever. Several generations of fans around the world were first exposed to anime through the adventures of Goku and the rest of Earth's greatest heroes, and several more will follow in the years to come.

However, though Dragon Ball 's many anime adaptations are iconic, they've never quite been the ultimate way to experience the series. The original manga by Akira Toriyama is Dragon Ball the way its creator envisioned it, and though the anime often did a wonderful job adapting that story, there are moments the manga simply did so much better.

Goku vs. Frieza

The Manga Offers a Tighter, Less Drawn Out Experience

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