One of the most westernized anime in the history of the anime business is the Dragonball franchise. The Dragon Ball series started in 1984 and went until 2018 and has 3 main series and two spinoff series. The series consisted of Dragonball, Dragonball Z, Dragonball Super, and the two spinoff series Dragonball GT and Dragon Heroes. The show has been one of the most popular anime throughout the decades in the U.S. Even if you are not an avid fan of anime chances are you have heard of dragon ball z. It was a part of almost every kids childhood and even now it is the perfect anime to watch if you are looking to get into anime. As any series of that long there are many ups and downs in animation and storytelling however the anime itself is a classic. If you are interested in action shows, superhero shows, or just a fun show with generally good animation this is definitely something you should check out.
To start Dragon Ball follows the main character Goku during his childhood years and his adventures fighting bad guys who are trying to steal the 7 dragonballs, which are 7 balls that when gathered are used to grant one wish. This part of the series is when Goku meets all of his friends and they get to fight against the evil in their world. Then Dragonball Z is about Goku as an adult and follows the same principle, about fighting against all the evils they face. However Dragon Ball Z is more developed than Dragon ball due to their release dates. Dragon Ball Z is actually a better place to start the series then Dragonball because it is more developed and gives the viewer a better insight into the anime rather than Dragon ball. Finally the trilogy ends with Dragonball Super which takes place a little after Dragonball Z, and becomes an even more interesting show with the introduction to new universes and gods that affect the way Goku and friends go about their lives.
The animation of the show is well done but can have its flaws. The show is long running so the pivotal moments of each series do have amazing animation but some of the filler episodes can have lackluster animation but the major scenes animation is spectacular. The characters also go through major developments throughout the series, such as changing from villain to hero. The show itself has gone through so many cultural developments throughout the years that make it very easy to get attached and fall in love with the show. If you had to get started with an anime, might as well be the most popular anime in the US over the years.
Dragon Ball Super sounds like an adaptation of Greek mythology! The transition from villain to hero sounds familiar, are there characters who travel the other direction?