The original Dragon Ball manga, created by Akira Toriyama, was first published, laying the foundation for all future Dragon Ball media.
The Dragon Ball Z anime series, which adapts the later parts of the manga including story arcs leading up to Battle of Gods, begins airing.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Ball series, Toei Animation announces the production of the Battle of Gods movie.
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is released in theaters in Japan, marking the first Dragon Ball movie with an original story supervised by creator Akira Toriyama.
The film is released in North America and other international markets, expanding its global audience.
Whis explains the ancient prophecy about the Super Saiyan God, igniting the search for this legendary form.
The God of Destruction, Beerus, awakens from a 39-year slumber with a sense of foreboding about a Super Saiyan God.
Beerus arrives on Earth to locate and challenge the Super Saiyan God after sensing his presence there.
Goku and others confront Beerus, who challenges Earth's defenders while searching for the Super Saiyan God.
Goku attains the Super Saiyan God form through a ritual involving five other Saiyans, gaining immense power.
Goku fights Beerus in his Super Saiyan God form but ultimately fails to defeat the God of Destruction.
Impressed by Goku's power and heart, Beerus decides not to destroy Earth and departs peacefully.
