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===Second U.S. Release===
===Second U.S. Release===
{{Main|Ocean Group dubs}}
{{Main|Ocean Group dubs}}
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[[File:Funimation.png|left|thumb|230px|FUNimation logo]]
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Shortly after the release of ''Dragon Ball Z'' in Japan, momentum was building in the U.S. for a second attempt at releasing ''Dragon Ball'' to an American audience. In the fall of 1995, the first episodes of ''Dragon Ball'' began airing in first-run syndication on American television by [[FUNimation Entertainment|FUNimation Productions]] through [[BLT Productions Ltd.]], featuring voice actors from the Vancouver-based [[Ocean Productions|Ocean Studios]]. Ultimately, the show only lasted for less than one season before being canceled in favor of jumping ahead to ''Dragon Ball Z'' (the latter series was believed to have greater merchandise potential). In total, only 13 episodes (of the production order of 26) and the first ''Dragon Ball'' feature film were produced. In 1996, Vidmark Entertainment purchased the home video distribution rights for these dubbed episodes and movie.
Shortly after the release of ''Dragon Ball Z'' in Japan, momentum was building in the U.S. for a second attempt at releasing ''Dragon Ball'' to an American audience. In the fall of 1995, the first episodes of ''Dragon Ball'' began airing in first-run syndication on American television by [[FUNimation Entertainment|FUNimation Productions]] through [[BLT Productions Ltd.]], featuring voice actors from the Vancouver-based [[Ocean Productions|Ocean Studios]]. Ultimately, the show only lasted for less than one season before being canceled in favor of jumping ahead to ''Dragon Ball Z'' (the latter series was believed to have greater merchandise potential). In total, only 13 episodes (of the production order of 26) and the first ''Dragon Ball'' feature film were produced. In 1996, Vidmark Entertainment purchased the home video distribution rights for these dubbed episodes and movie.
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==''Dragon Ball'' canon==
==''Dragon Ball'' canon==
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The term canon, with respect to works of fiction, refers to the overall set of story lines, premises, settings, and characters offered by the source media text. Secondly, it is used as a descriptor of specific incidents, relationships, or story arcs that take place within the overall canon. Thus, all officially released Dragon Ball media falls within the definition of the term canon. Despite the literal meaning, certain fans maintain their own unique definitions of canon, sometimes excluding games, movies, and/or the anime series.
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The term canon, with respect to works of fiction, refers to the overall set of story lines, premises, settings, and characters offered by the source media text. Secondly, it is used as a descriptor of specific incidents, relationships, or story arcs that take place within the overall canon. Thus, all officially released ''Dragon Ball'' media falls within the definition of the term canon. Despite the literal meaning, certain fans maintain their own unique definitions of canon, sometimes excluding games, movies, and/or the anime series.
===The manga===
===The manga===
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====''Dr. Slump''====
====''Dr. Slump''====
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Prior to writing ''Dragon Ball'', Akira Toriyama wrote a separate weekly humor manga for ''Shōnen Jump'' called ''Dr. Slump''. It featured the adventures of [[Senbei Norimaki]], an inept inventor, and his [[android]] daughter [[Arale]] in [[Penguin Village]]. During the [[Red Ribbon Army Saga]], Goku and [[General Blue]] wind up in Penguin Village and are assisted by characters from the previous series. ''Dr. Slump'' itself is not meant to be taken seriously, as it contains references to the real world, as well as generally "implausible" events such as the earth being cut in half (in a comedic fashion). While the characters in ''Dr. Slump'' exist as cameos in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe, it is debatable at best whether the Dragon Ball universe is truly compatible with the world portrayed in ''Dr. Slump''.
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Prior to writing ''Dragon Ball'', Akira Toriyama wrote a separate weekly humor manga for ''Shōnen Jump'' called ''Dr. Slump''. It featured the adventures of [[Senbei Norimaki]], an inept inventor, and his [[android]] daughter [[Arale]] in [[Penguin Village]]. During the [[Red Ribbon Army Saga]], Goku and [[General Blue]] wind up in Penguin Village and are assisted by characters from the previous series. ''Dr. Slump'' itself is not meant to be taken seriously, as it contains references to the real world, as well as generally "implausible" events such as the earth being cut in half (in a comedic fashion). While the characters in ''Dr. Slump'' exist as cameos in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe, it is debatable at best whether the ''Dragon Ball'' universe is truly compatible with the world portrayed in ''Dr. Slump''.
====''Neko Majin''====
====''Neko Majin''====
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===The anime===
===The anime===
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====''Dragon Ball'', ''Dragon Ball Z'', ''Dragon Ball GT'', and ''Dragon Ball Super''====
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====''Dragon Ball'', ''Dragon Ball Z'', ''Dragon Ball GT'' and ''Dragon Ball Super''====
[[File:Dragonballz 10000 by dragonballzCZ.jpg|thumb|''Dragon Ball'' anime and movie characters]]
[[File:Dragonballz 10000 by dragonballzCZ.jpg|thumb|''Dragon Ball'' anime and movie characters]]
The second highest level of canon in ''Dragon Ball'' is the four-part anime series. Episodes often include [[filler]], which is material that was not in the manga. This is due largely to the manga and the anime being produced in parallel; it was often necessary for the anime to add filler material to keep from getting ahead of the manga. These extended sequences often add detail to the back story. The original Japanese version is considered by some to be a more authoritative source than other dubs due to occasional translation errors. Some of the filler contradicts later additions made by Toriyama itself, like ''[[Dragon Ball Minus]]''.
The second highest level of canon in ''Dragon Ball'' is the four-part anime series. Episodes often include [[filler]], which is material that was not in the manga. This is due largely to the manga and the anime being produced in parallel; it was often necessary for the anime to add filler material to keep from getting ahead of the manga. These extended sequences often add detail to the back story. The original Japanese version is considered by some to be a more authoritative source than other dubs due to occasional translation errors. Some of the filler contradicts later additions made by Toriyama itself, like ''[[Dragon Ball Minus]]''.
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==Real world timeline==
==Real world timeline==
'''1980'''
'''1980'''
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*'''February:''' ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' manga begins publication in ''Shōnen Jump''.
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*'''February:''' ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' manga begins serialization in ''Shōnen Jump''.
'''1981'''
'''1981'''
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'''1984'''
'''1984'''
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*'''September:''' ''Dr. Slump'' manga ends publication in ''Shōnen Jump''.
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*'''September:''' ''Dr. Slump'' manga ends serialization in ''Shōnen Jump''.
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*'''November:''' [[Dragon Ball (manga)|''Dragon Ball'' manga]] begins publication in ''Shōnen Jump'' on November 20.
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*'''November:''' [[Dragon Ball (manga)|''Dragon Ball'' manga]] begins serialization in ''Shōnen Jump'' on November 20.
'''1985'''
'''1985'''
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*'''September:''' ''Dragon Ball'' manga tankubon publication begins in Japan.
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*'''September:''' ''Dragon Ball'' manga tankôbon publication begins in Japan.
'''1986'''
'''1986'''
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'''1995'''
'''1995'''
*'''March:''' [[Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn|DBZ Movie #12]] premieres in Japan; Super Famicom ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden: Totsugeki-Hen|Super Gokuden 1]]'' is released in Japan.
*'''March:''' [[Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn|DBZ Movie #12]] premieres in Japan; Super Famicom ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden: Totsugeki-Hen|Super Gokuden 1]]'' is released in Japan.
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*'''May:''' ''Dragon Ball'' manga ends publication in ''Shōnen Jump'' on May 23.
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*'''May:''' ''Dragon Ball'' manga ends serialization in ''Shōnen Jump'' on May 23.
*'''July:''' [[Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon|DBZ Movie #13]] premieres in Japan; PlayStation ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'' is released in Japan.
*'''July:''' [[Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon|DBZ Movie #13]] premieres in Japan; PlayStation ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'' is released in Japan.
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*'''August:''' Game Boy ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Goku Gekitōden]]'' is released in Japan; ''Dragon Ball'' manga tankoubon releases final volume in Japan.
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*'''August:''' Game Boy ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Goku Gekitōden]]'' is released in Japan; ''Dragon Ball'' manga tankôbon releases final volume in Japan.
*'''September:''' Super Famicom ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden: Kakusei-Hen|Super Gokuden 2]]'' is released in Japan; FUNimation's [[Ocean Group dubs|first dub]] of ''Dragon Ball'' begins airing in U.S. syndication, but is cancelled after thirteen episodes.
*'''September:''' Super Famicom ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden: Kakusei-Hen|Super Gokuden 2]]'' is released in Japan; FUNimation's [[Ocean Group dubs|first dub]] of ''Dragon Ball'' begins airing in U.S. syndication, but is cancelled after thirteen episodes.
*'''November:''' Saturn ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden]]'' is released in Japan.
*'''November:''' Saturn ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden]]'' is released in Japan.