The Dragon Ball series by the late Akira Toriyama has been a part of many anime fans' childhoods. It has been around for over 40 years and continues to be hailed as one of the best anime series ever made. Because of its significant influence, it is also revered as the "Father of Shonen." That said, if you're someone who has yet to see Kamehameha, we're here to help. Find out how to watch Dragon Ball in order, including release date, canonical and chronological order.

Over the years, the Dragon Ball series has expanded with various canon and non-canon editions. However, if you plan to watch everything released so far, including anime, movies, and OVAs, in the Dragon Ball series in order of release, follow this list:

If you just want a pure canon experience without watching any of the filler content, you should choose this Dragon Ball anime canon watch order:

Note: Dragon Ball Kai is a much more condensed version of Dragon Ball Z. It just offers a canonical viewing experience by removing everything unnecessary. fulfilling and staying true to Akira Toriyama's vision. So it's entirely up to you to choose which one you want to watch.