Akira Toriyama, the creator of the original Dragon Ball series, was born in Japan.
The Dragon Ball manga, created by Akira Toriyama, was first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine.
The original Dragon Ball anime series began airing in Japan.
The Dragon Ball Z anime series started airing, continuing the story of the manga.
The movie Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon was released in theaters in Japan.
Dr. Lychee creates Tapion and his brother Minotia to fight the monster Hirudegarn.
Tapion and Minotia confront and successfully seal the monster Hirudegarn inside Tapion's sword to protect Earth.
Tapion's sword containing Hirudegarn is sealed on Earth, marking the beginning of its dormant threat.
Tapion is awakened from his sleep and arrives on Earth, seeking help to stop Hirudegarn.
Tapion saves Trunks and other children from a monster attack during Tapion's arrival on Earth.
Tapion uses his ocarina to control and manipulate bodies of others during events on Earth.
Due to actions by Dr. Lychee, Hirudegarn is released and begins to cause destruction on Earth.
Goku teams up and briefly fuses with Tapion using the Fusion Dance to gain the power to fight Hirudegarn.
Goku and Tapion fight Hirudegarn in an epic battle to save Earth from destruction.
After defeating Hirudegarn, Tapion seals the monster away again and decides to leave Earth to prevent further danger.
