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Dragon Ball

Also known as Dragon Ball Z, DBZ

The anime covers the whole manga, through Chapter 519. Details

Dragon Ball Z (1989–1996)

Episodes 1–291, Spring 1989

The anime covers

The whole manga

Through the final chapter, Chapter 519

Skipped by the anime
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Dragon Ball Z adapts Ch. 195 through the manga's final chapter, so there is nothing left of the original manga to continue.

2 sources agree. Last checked Sep 30, 2026.

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After Dragon Ball (1986–1989)

Episodes 1–153, Winter 1986

Start reading at

Chapter 195

Anime ends at
Chapter 194
Skipped by the anime
Nothing we know of

The Dragon Ball anime adapts the first 194 chapters; the story continues in Ch. 195, where Dragon Ball Z picks up.

2 sources agree. Last checked Sep 30, 2026.

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