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Head to head
Dragon Ball vs Dragon Ball Z
| 7.8 | Score | 8.0 |
| 227,354 | Popularity | 251,478 |
| 153 | Episodes | 291 |
| 1986 | Year | 1989 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionAdventureComedyFantasySupernaturalShounenMartial ArtsSuper PowerMale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Dragon Ball Z edges it — but they share 9 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedDragon Ball Z scores 80% vs 78%.
- More popularDragon Ball Z has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentDragon Ball is 153 eps vs 291.
- NewerDragon Ball Z (1989) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z for the full picture.