Screenplay: Akira Toriyama

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Akira Toriyama. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Dragon Ball Z (TV Series)

1989 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Daisuke Nishio · Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Masahiro Hosoda

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z (TV Series) (1989) is a highly acclaimed anime series that spans 16 seasons and 291 episodes, serving as a direct continuation of the original "Dragon Ball" anime. The series is based on the second part of Akira...

7.8

74K votes

7.8

74K votes

Dragon Ball (TV Series)

1986 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Daisuke Nishio · Kazuhisa Takenouchi · Minoru Okazaki

Synopsis Dragon Ball (TV Series) (1986) is a captivating anime series that aired from 1986 to 1989, spanning 5 seasons and 153 episodes. The story begins in the mountains, where a martial arts master named Gohan finds a peculiar boy and...

7.8

73K votes

7.8

73K votes

Dragon Ball Z Kai (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Yasuhiro Nowatari · Togo Shoji · Naohiro Terazaki

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z Kai (TV Series) (2009) is a reimagined adaptation of the beloved anime series, Dragon Ball Z, created to celebrate the original's 20th anniversary. It debuted on Fuji Television on April 5, 2009, offering enhanced high definition visuals,...

7.6

8K votes

7.6

8K votes

Doctor Slump (TV Series)

1981 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Minoru Okazaki · Daisuke Nishio · Yoshihiro Ueda

Synopsis Doctor Slump (TV Series) (1981) is a whimsical and imaginative anime series that aired from 1981 to 1986, spanning 5 seasons and 243 episodes. The story revolves around Professor Senbe Norimaki, a brilliant but clumsy inventor who goes by the...

7.5

12K votes

7.5

12K votes

Direction Mitsuo Hashimoto

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku (TV) (1990) follows the journey of Bardock, a Saiyan warrior of modest rank, who is granted the ability to glimpse into the future by the last surviving alien on a...

7.2

6K votes

7.2

6K votes

Legend: A Dragon Ball Tale (S)

2022 · Movie · 10 min. · Canada

Direction Nas Pasha

Synopsis Legend: A Dragon Ball Tale (S) (2022) follows the journey of Vegeta, who, as the newly crowned king of the Saiyans, receives a critical diplomatic assignment from the Grand Council. This mission involves a perilous interstellar voyage aimed at executing...

7.1

281 votes

7.1

281 votes

Direction Kazuya Karasawa

Synopsis Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (TV Series) (2020) follows the tale that unfolds after the vanquishing of the malevolent demon lord Hadlar. With his defeat, the monsters he once controlled are freed from his dark influence and find refuge...

7.1

69 votes

7.1

69 votes

Direction Yoshihiro Ueda

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks (TV) (1993) presents the tale of "Future" Trunks, a warrior from a parallel timeline where Goku has met his demise and androids wreak havoc on Earth. The narrative delves into the...

7.0

6K votes

7.0

6K votes

Sand Land: The Series

2024 · Series · 22 min. · Japan

Direction Toshihisa Yokoshima · Hiroshi Koujina

Synopsis Sand Land: The Series (2024) is set in a distant future where Earth has been ravaged by war, resulting in a desolate wasteland. Water, the most precious resource, is monopolized by a ruthless king. Sheriff Rao embarks on a quest...

7.0

285 votes

7.0

285 votes

Dragon Ball Z 13: Wrath of the Dragon

1995 · Movie · 50 min. · Japan

Direction Mitsuo Hashimoto

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z 13: Wrath of the Dragon (1995) follows the Z Fighters as they encounter a mysterious, impenetrable music box that can only be opened using the Dragon Balls. Upon unlocking it, they release Tapion, a warrior who had...

6.8

5K votes

6.8

5K votes

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan (Dragon Ball Z 8) (1993) follows the thrilling adventure of Goku as he delves into the mystery behind the devastation of the Southern Galaxy. Meanwhile, Vegeta is transported to a new planet, where he is...

6.8

6K votes

6.8

6K votes

Dragon Ball Z 12: Fusion Reborn

1995 · Movie · 50 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z 12: Fusion Reborn (1995) kicks off with a careless young demon inadvertently causing a catastrophic event. The demon's negligence leads to the evil cleansing machine overflowing and detonating, transforming the demon into the notorious beast Janemba. Goku...

6.8

6K votes

6.8

6K votes

Dragon Ball Z: Abridged (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 11 min. · United States

Direction Scott Frerichs

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z: Abridged (TV Series) (2008) is an unofficial, comedic take on the beloved anime series, where every character is reimagined for maximum humor. Each character possesses at least one quirk that makes them less than ideal companions, resulting...

6.7

48 votes

6.7

48 votes

Sand Land

2023 · Movie · 106 min. · Japan

Direction Toshihisa Yokoshima · Hiroshi Koujina

Synopsis Sand Land (2023) unfolds in a barren and desolate world, where humans and demons coexist in a harsh environment known as SandLand. Water is a precious commodity, making it extremely expensive and leaving the inhabitants perpetually parched. An aged lawman...

6.7

55 votes

6.7

55 votes

Direction Nobutaka Nishizawa · Rintaro

Synopsis Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure (TV Series) (1991) follows the tale set after the vanquishing of the demon lord Hadlar, which resulted in the release of all monsters from his malevolent control, leading them to inhabit the tranquil island of...

6.7

2K votes

6.7

2K votes

Dragon Ball Z 9: Bojack Unbound

1993 · Movie · 43 min. · Japan

Direction Yoshihiro Ueda

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z 9: Bojack Unbound (1993) kicks off with Mr. Money organizing another Tenka'ichi Budokai, inviting participants from around the globe. Mr. Satan extends the invitation, unaware that Bojack, an ancient malevolent force, has broken free from his imprisonment...

6.6

5K votes

6.6

5K votes

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

2018 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Tatsuya Nagamine

Synopsis Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) introduces a fresh Saiyan warrior into the mix. After the Tournament of Power, tranquility returns to Earth. Goku, ever the seeker of stronger opponents, dedicates his time to intense training. One fateful day, Goku and...

6.6

4K votes

6.6

4K votes

Direction Yoshihiro Ueda

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z Special 2008 - Yo! The Return of Son Goku and Friends!! (2008) takes place two years after the defeat of Majin Buu in the main Dragon Ball Z series. Mr. Satan, feeling a sense of guilt for...

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K votes

Dragon Ball Daima

2024 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Aya Komaki · Yoshitaka Yashima

Synopsis Dragon Ball Daima (2024) is an upcoming TV series set in 2024 where the beloved characters from the Dragon Ball Super universe, including Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and others, find themselves transformed into children. Goten and Trunks, who were once young...

6.5

782 votes

6.5

782 votes