Published by Glénat Manga, the Dragon Ball (Full Color) collection will delight early fans as well as those who are discovering this Shônen which was created by Akira Toriyama.
Originally published in 1984, Dragon Ball tells the story of Son Goku, a little boy with a monkey tail, who searches for Dragon Balls to grant wishes.
Raised by his adoptive grandfather, Goku spends much of his time training. Throughout his adventures, he makes many friends who help him train and fight ever more powerful enemies.
A member of the Saiyan people, Kakarot, known as Sangoku, is supported by Bulma, Kamé Sennin known as the Awesome Turtle, Chichi, Ten Shin Han, Krillin, Chaozu, Yamcha, Yajirobé and many others. Suffice it to say that Goku’s list of friends and enemies has evolved over the years to the point where this cult series has touched an entire generation, thereby creating a cultural phenomenon that is anchored in popular culture.
The Dragon Ball franchise is available in manga, animated series and films, cinematic adaptations, video games, collectible figurines and other consumer items. The Dragon Ball universe is so vast that it was entitled to spin-off series.
The Dragon Ball series continues to fascinate even after the tragic death of its creator Akira Toriyama[1] in March 2024.
A cult series
This perspective of the Dragon Ball universe allows us to understand the interest of publishing the series in color format by Glénat Manga editions.
Between 2024 and 2025, the publisher introduced us to the first eight episodes of the collection around Goku’s childhood. Since April 2025, we have discovered the sequel in 4 volumes to discover The Demon King Piccolo, before following from January 2026 the series The Saiyans, where he will face Frieza and Vegeta.
In the meantime, we can find Goku and his friends facing King Piccolo and his demons. In this adventure cycle from the Demon King Piccolo collection, fans will have the pleasure of leafing through a few bonus pages which include a small encyclopedia with more details on the characters and the universe of the saga.
The Demon King Piccolo – Volume 1[2]
Goku’s best friend has just been found dead! While Krillin was assassinated under mysterious conditions, an unprecedented threat now hangs over the world… The terrible demon king Piccolo is in fact on the verge of becoming its master. But that’s without the self-sacrifice of Son Goku and his ardent desire to avenge the loss of his lifelong companion…
The Demon King Piccolo – Volume 2[3]
Now master of the world, the demon king Piccolo imposes his rule and his chaos on all the inhabitants. The resistance is nevertheless organized, with Ten Shin Han determined to master the mafuba technique and Son Goku who has gone to seek help from Master Karin. The confrontation for the salvation of the world is fast approaching!
Reda Benkoula
[1] Akira Toriyama has published Dr Slump, Dragon Quest and Dragon Ball among others. He is also graphic director of several video games: Chrono Trigger, Blue Dragon.
[2] Dragon Ball – Full Color – Demon King Piccolo – Volume 1 | Akira Toriyama (Author), Fédoua Lamodière (Translator) | Dragon Ball Collection | Glénat Manga | 2025 | 224 pages
[3] Dragon Ball – Full Color – Demon King Piccolo – Volume 02 | Akira Toriyama (Author), Fédoua Lamodière (Translator) | Dragon Ball Collection | Glénat Manga | 2025 | 224 pages
Dragon Ball – Full Color – Demon King Piccolo – Volume 01
Dragon Ball – Full Color – Demon King Piccolo – Volume 02